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life-vest, jackets

Postby marekmk » Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:18 am

Any recommendations for suitable life jackets wher kiting that that do not end up around the neck please?

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Re: life-vest, jackets

Postby icebird » Thu Sep 26, 2013 12:32 am

Neil Pryde high hook vest

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Re: life-vest, jackets

Postby Manuel V » Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:31 am

+1 for Dakine impact vest
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Re: life-vest, jackets

Postby j_rock » Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:34 am

+1 Also for the Neil Pryde High Hook Vest

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Re: life-vest, jackets

Postby matth » Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:40 am

liquid force luxury vest. super snug fit , does not ride up, adds warmth, plenty of float, streamline and good looking.

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Re: life-vest, jackets

Postby Minnow » Thu Sep 26, 2013 9:47 am

Have the Neil Pryde High Hook.
Its unobtrusive and dosen't ride up. There is a strap you put under your hook.
I cut the side adjustment straps off mine to reduce on line snag hazards. Has front pocket.
It has good flotation but dunno about impact protection but probably as good as most others.

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Re: life-vest, jackets

Postby Dimitri M » Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:34 am

If you are looking for a life vest jacket maybe you should check this type of LIFE VEST JACKETS. This is totally different then the ones we have in the market. They are not "impact vest" but they will save you in case you are drowning by inflating them. My good friend Jeff Clark who discover Maverick invented this inflatable "Life Vest Jackets". (see picture bellow)
Any way just giving you few more options since I have tried them during big storms in big waves. Very confortable.
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Re: life-vest, jackets

Postby pmaggie » Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:44 pm

Cool, but $500 :o


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